As reported
Light over Tehachapi Mtns., CA
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Couple see very bright, orange/red obj. approach from W, turn 90 deg., go S. Large, comet-like tail. (Missle from Vandenberg AFB).
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.